boy's name
Kenric
KEN-rik (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 959
Kenric is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1976, when 61 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1946.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kenric Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 420 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 32 |
How Popular Is Kenric?
In 2023, Kenric was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kenric Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kenric
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kenric Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kenric over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kenric
- English KEN-rik
Sibling Names for Kenric
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kenric — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kenric
How popular is the name Kenric?
In 2023, Kenric was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kenric a girl's or a boy's name?
Kenric is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kenric?
Kenric has 2 syllables.
When was Kenric most popular?
Kenric peaked in 1976, when 61 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.